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Getting into debt is a deeply frustrating experience, but just because you have fallen into debt does not mean that you can’t get out of it.

Here are a few simple ideas that may contribute to debt relief.

One solution for getting out of debt is to take on a second job.

Obviously, this is a possibility that requires some degree of sacrifice, but hopefully it will not need to be long-term. If you work during the day, consider getting a night job in retail or at a fast food restaurant. You might also look into the possibility of working from home, especially if you are a parent. The extra hours may be a challenge, but you will be grateful for them when you are able to pay a bill that you couldn’t last month.

Try to get lower rates by calling your credit cards.

Some companies are willing to lower interest rates after talking to customers. If you have historically had good credit and are just recently slipping, you may be able to talk a company out of raising your rate.

Pay off your cards.

One method that often leads to debt relief is focused on reducing the number of cards you use. Pay the minimum on every card except the one on which you owe the least amount of money. Pay as much as you can spare to that card. Eventually, you’ll pay it off, and then you can start paying the larger amount to the second-lowest card until you’re down to one card.Another way of finding debt relief is to learn to be thrifty. This means shopping for clothing at garage sales and thrift stores, getting toiletries and dollar stores and spending a couple of hours gathering coupons so that you can save hundreds of dollars when you go to the grocery store. If you can learn the tricks of the trade, you can stock up on months of imperishable groceries for just a small amount of money, which leaves you with more money in the bank to pay off those pesky bills.

Get a loan from friends and/or family.

Finally, while this is seldom advised, you could consider getting a loan from a friend or family member. If you do this, just make sure you set up a payment plan right away and are faithful about paying the money back, lest there be hurt feelings. As long as you are diligent, this can aid you greatly in your journey toward debt relief.

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